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Title: Holidays in Eastern France
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Betham-Edwards, Matilda, 1836-1919
EBook No.: 8936
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: France -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Holidays in Eastern France
Note: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Holidays in Eastern France" by Matilda Betham-Edwards is a travel memoir likely written in the late 19th century. The author recounts her experiences exploring Eastern France, emphasizing visits to less-traveled areas rather than popular tourist spots. Throughout the narrative, she aims to showcase the charm of rural life, the vibrant communities, and the picturesque scenery that defines regions such as the valley of the Marne and the cities of Besançon and Troyes. The opening of the work sets a reflective tone as the author describes her escape from the hectic life of Paris during the summer heat, finding solace in the tranquil countryside. She vividly illustrates the serene landscapes, including lush fields, quaint villages, and the industrious lives of local inhabitants, from peasant farmers to educated citizens. Betham-Edwards navigates through various towns, characterizing the distinct social classes and cultural settings she encounters, while simultaneously critiquing the absence of church attendance and the changing dynamics of rural life. The author emphasizes her interest in not just the places, but the people and their stories, which she finds more compelling than mere tourist attractions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Betham-Edwards, Matilda, 1836-1919
EBook No.: 8936
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: France -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.